Curriculum
The DSW program curriculum consists of 19 courses scheduled in the fall, spring, and summer semesters over a three-year period. Students can begin working on their graduation portfolio early in the program through course assignments and with formal guidance. The curriculum foundation is established in the first year, with internships occurring and portfolio development culminating in year three. Students have the opportunity to present their portfolio in a professional forum during the capstone course.
Courses are held on the Washington Square campus on Wednesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters, and Monday and Wednesday evenings during a compressed summer session. All classes contain an online component.
Courses and Credits
| Year I | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fall | |
| Philosophies of Knowledge and Mind | 3 |
| Social Theories and their Relationship to Clinical Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Spring | |
| Social Work Practice Research | 3 |
| Contemporary Theories of Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Summer | |
| Contemporary Theories of Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| Clinical Social Work and Social Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Year II | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fall | |
| Implementing Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Practices | 3 |
| Contemporary Understandings of Human Development and Well-Being | 3 |
| Publication Development Workshop I | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
| Spring | |
| Theories of Human Rights and Social Justice | 3 |
| Publication Development Workshop II | 3 |
| Elective I/Independent Study | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
| Summer | |
| Trauma-Informed Treatment and Treatment of the Addictions | 3 |
| Adaptive Leadership for Organizational Change | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 6 |
| Year III | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fall | |
| Teaching and Learning in Social Work | 3 |
| Teaching or Field-Based Learning Internships | 3 |
| Publication Development Workshop III | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 9 |
| Spring | |
| Elective II/Independent Study | 3 |
| Capstone Course | 2.5 |
| Total Credits: | 5.5 |